Established in 1879 when The Texas
Central Railroad crossed through the Texas Hill County; named
for Charles Whitney of New York, a major railroad
stockholder. Now an agricultural / recreational center,
gateway to the immensely popular Lakes Aquilla and Whitney,
one of the leading water sport and lake resort areas of
Texas; 18-hole golf course three miles north west on F.M.
933.

Rodeo on the Brazos-

features monthly rodeos from Apr. -
Sept. Local RV park highlights bluegrass music on weekends.

Arts Unlimited Features-

collection of artists' paintings,
ceramics and other crafts. Six rooms of locally handmade
goods. Open Sat., Mon. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment .
213 N. Brazos St.

U.S.military post established
in 1849. As line of settlement moved westward, the need for
the fort was less and troops withdrawn in 1853. Original
location in Lake Whitney bed. When lake was built, much of
the ruins and rock transported to new site and used in the
reconstruction. One-room rock building houses mementos of
early days of Whitney and other artifacts. Open Memorial Day
- Labor Day Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
North on F.M. 933 to F.M. 2604 to Pioneer Cove.